Renaissance Wax Leather Combat Cover

[Daniel]

Hi

Does anyone have any experience with Renaissance Wax on leather combat covers. I bought some Ren wax for use on my daggers and read that it also were suitable on leather. I have two Gendai swords with leather covers. Do you think it's safe to use and will it help to make them more supple or just leave a protective surface layer.

 

Kind Regards

Daniel

[drdata]

feelings here are mixed. I believe general rules is that sealing leather is bad. Most say not to treat leather at all, but there are cases where its dry rotting. I believe something like picards leather dressing is best for leather, if you insist on doing anything.

 

HTHs

[Kai-Gunto]

The wax only lays a protective layer.

 

I have used leather grease with great results. But it depends on the condition of the leather.

[Brian]

Dubbin / Beeswax?

 

Brian

[b.hennick]

Leather CPR is very good. I originally bought a tube but after using it for a while I ordered a large container. It is available on ebay but I bought it from the distributor/manufacturer.

[Dick Tait]

What are you trying to achieve? If leather needs cleaning I would use a small amount of saddle soap, followed by dubbin to condition and waterproof. Both of these allow the leather to breath and maintain/attract moisture, whereas a wax would seal the leather.

[Daniel]

One of the two covers is very dry so I'm thinking of using something to prevent it from cracking in the future.

 

Daniel

[george trotter]

What do the members think of ordinary shoe polish? It has been protecting and lengthening the life of leather for about 200 years now...should be OK...and it can be obtained in a colour near to, or matching, the cover (probably what the original officer owner used?).

Just wondering...

[John A Stuart]

I ended up throwing away one tsuka cover that was so dry it was impossible to restore. At a certain point it is hopeless. I do use CPR if it is not too far gone and polish for touch up on certain leathers. John

[Daniel]

Thanks for all replies. I think I'll try leather CPR. There is no risk of damaging the blade inside, is it? With the moisture getting through the saya?

 

Kind Regards

Daniel

[Stephen]

you dont want to put that much on!!! shouldnt reach the saya

[Daniel]

Hi

 

I just used leather CPR with very good results. Highly recommended. Thank you for the advice.

 

Thanks

Daniel

[Anthony de Vos]

Hello!

 

I use "mink oil" with good result on old dried leather. Recommended for leather garments as well.

 

Anthony

[Stu W]

The micro-crystalline wax Rennaisance (Ren) Wax does more than just provide a protective coating. Unlike some other conservation waxes it is made primarily from oil and retains its ability to lubricate as well as protect. Those of you who know me from my previous life as a dagger collector know I am a fan of the product and have used it for years on a number of surfaces including leather. The application has allowed my to bring many a salty bayonet frog and dagger hanger back to life. I've also used it on a sword combat cover with equal satisfaction.

 

Other leather dressings may be just as effective as Rennaisance Wax but if you have not used it you may want to do so to gain some first hand experience.

 

Regards,

Stu

[remzy]

Every time i restore old and ancient leather, i use 100% pure neatsfoot oil with nothing else (no petrol, no minerals ) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neatsfoot_oil check the ingredients before buying.

 

It come directly from the animal and serve to humidify the leather, protect it and make it more supple without "sealing it" or crusting it or "painting it" like most leather products do.

 

Most shoe, couch and leather products out there contain neatsfoot oil PLUS chemicals.

 

My two cents.